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When it reopened last month after extensive renovations to the tune of £235m, the National Museum of China edged out New York’s Metropolitan to become the largest museum in the world.

When it reopened last month after extensive renovations to the tune of £235m, the National Museum of China edged out New York’s Metropolitan to become the largest museum in the world. The Tiananmen Square institution off…

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Where better to show off the face of the “new” China than near Beijing’s Tiananmen Square? As the country gears up to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of China’s Communist Party on 1 July, Louis Vuitton is…

Where better to show off the face of the “new” China than near Beijing’s Tiananmen Square? As the country gears up to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of China’s Communist Party on 1 July, Louis Vuitton is…

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This weekend check out some high-quality Romanian cinema in the UK, surreal Japanese art in Hong Kong, and catch San Francisco band the Dodos on tour through France, Belgium and beyond.

The organisers of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) host a show celebrating Canadian film director David Cronenberg this weekend. David Cronenberg: Evolution documents the pioneer of the venereal horror genre’s…

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As architects down tools for the holidays, it’s a time for reflection.

As architects down tools for the holidays, it’s a time for reflection. So how was 2009? Most will say tough. Firms suffered redundancies, commissions dried up, projects were spiked – and let’s not even speak of Dubai.

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Despite their seemingly outmoded place in modern society, the enduring appeal of postcards lies in their tactile nature and time-honoured format says Monocle’s Josh Fehnert.

I arrived home recently to an unexpected sight. Staring back up at me from the floor as I entered my house from the cold London night was a sun-soaked dog-eared image of Australia, adorned on its back by a few words of…

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Martin Roth, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, has broadened the institution’s artistic scope in the four years he has been in charge. And he’s got a plan for the next 10: championing culture’s crucial role in…

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This weekend pick up some great new art in Amsterdam, learn about California’s design heritage in Tokyo, and enjoy the summery new album from UK musician Bibio.

The annual modern and contemporary art fair held at Amsterdam’s RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre – KunstRAI – kicked off earlier this week. One year shy of celebrating its 30th anniversary, KunstRAI showcases the art…

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In advance of hosting next week’s G20 summit in Toronto, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has been repeating the words “fiscal sustainability” with mantra-like regularity.

In advance of hosting next week’s G20 summit in Toronto, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has been repeating the words “fiscal sustainability” with mantra-like regularity. Along with Germany’s Andrea Merkel, Harper…

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South Korea’s Ministry of Unification is adamant that not only would the reunification of the Korean peninsula be a positive step but that it’s also a realistic goal. Monocle paid a visit to try and establish the source of…

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His weekend seek out film talent in Okinawa, catch some great theatre and performances in Philadelphia, and enjoy the new album from Hamburg’s DJ Koze.

The fifth Okinawa International Movie Festival closes this Saturday after a week of screenings of independent shorts and full-length features from around the world focusing on two themes – “laugh” and “peace”. For the last…

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With commercial galleries on the rise and an ambitious programme of museum development, Los Angeles is forging a formidable reputation as a centre for contemporary art. But can it really rival New York?

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For the past three years, people travelling on the E4 motorway from Helsingborg to Haparanda have been following the construction of Dragon Gate with wonder. Why on earth would someone build a Chinese cultural centre and…

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The old master still teaching his would-be successors new tricks, Álvaro Siza is as dedicated to architecture now as when he started his practice 60 years ago. Optimistic despite his country’s predicament, his focus is set…

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The Chinese city of Harbin is quickly establishing itself as a regional power, bringing in investment and cashing in on its food and fashion. Although it’s still a long way off Shanghai, it’s proving that it’s far from grim…

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With corporate brands more powerful than country brands, there’s a lot of work out there for agencies keen to rethink a nation’s identity. Over the next 40-plus pages *Monocle* looks at the construct of countries.